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A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Hosted by Brad Mielke.
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- Today18 min
A Blue Wave Through Trump Country
Democrats will control both the Senate and the House. In a special edition, Brad asks ABC’s election night team what to make of a coast-to-coast rout. AP Photo/Eric Gay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday28 min
The Races You Should Be Watching Tonight
It’s Election Day! Brad and the team break down the biggest midterm races to watch, and which scenarios could play out as the night goes on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago26 min
A Bombshell Blindside in Michigan
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) endorses Republican Mike Rogers instead of her primary rival Abdul El-Sayed. A judge dismisses the Justice Department’s request to set aside ballots in the Alaska senate race. And the Swift Observatory telescope is expected to come plummeting through Earth’s atmosphere this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 5 days ago28 min
The Midterms' Legal Battleground
Prosecutors issue subpoenas in Alaska over allegations of political trickery. A top general is fired over suspicions he leaked classified information to the press. And Door Dash makes a $17 billion offer to buy Instacart, even as the FTC announces the companies are under scrutiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days ago28 min
Sullivan v. Sullivan Gets Even More Confusing
With the midterms less than a week away, Democrats and Republicans accuse each other of election interference. A high-speed train crash prompts protests in Spain. And the political picture in Israel grows even murkier. AP Photo/Haven Daley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Are the Midterms Bigger in Texas?
President Trump makes yet another trip to Texas to stump for Republicans ahead of the midterms. Flavio Bolsonaro goes on the lam in Brazil, as the Trump White House offers a visa. And the Supreme Court rules that immigration judges cannot use their discretion in halting deportation cases. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago28 min
The Other Elections You Should Be Watching
Israelis head to the polls, while Brazilian candidate Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede a presidential race. A judge reinstates Maurene Comey as a federal prosecutor. And Anthropic files paperwork to potentially make the largest IPO in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago20 min
Countdown to the Midterms
Campaigns ramp up with a week left on the trail. Protests in France continue to spread across Europe, while authorities in France say they’ve launched a new security operation. And new guidance has been released surrounding GLP-1s and pregnancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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